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Boston Diabetes EXPO


When: March 14, 2009

Where: Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, Massachusetts - Directions (27 KB PDF)

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Diabetes EXPO is for people with diabetes, those at risk for diabetes, and anyone interested in healthy living.  Here's what to expect:

  • How-to Product Demonstrations
  • Free Health Screenings
  • Healthy Cooking & Exercise Demonstrations
  • Exciting Workshops & Speakers
  • Interactive Youth Zone for kids of all ages
  • Medical Professionals on hand to answer questions

Everything you need to know about diabetes under one roof

  • Exhibits Featuring the Latest Products, Services and Medications
  • Ask the Expert: Questions Answered by Medical Professionals
  • Exciting Speakers on Diabetes Related Topics
  • Healthy Eating Cooking Demonstrations
  • Active Living Fitness Demonstrations
  • FREE Health Screenings

Fun for all ages!

  • Belly Dancing for health and spirit with Nacie Graves
  • Salsa Dancing for exercise and fun with Gladys Grullon
  • Multilingual health education materials will be available
  • Free drawings throughout the day
  • Interactive cooking demonstrations
  • Entertainment from across the globe
  • And so much more!

Featured Speakers:

  • Limaris Barrios, MD
    "What's the Truth About Gastric Bypass Surgery and Diabetes"
  • Enrique Caballero, MD
    "Asking the Difficult Questions: Men's Health and Diabetes"
  • Carolyn Crumpler
    "Managing your Insulin"
  • Michele David, MD
    "Defining Diabetes: Fact and Fiction"
  • Vera Novak, MD, PhD
    "Your Brain and Diabetes"
  • "Teen Transition: A Panel Discussion - From Home to College: What you Need to Know"

Special Guest Andrea Baptiste - Past Contestant on NBC hit show - "The Biggest Loser" - Season One

Please call 1-888-DIABETES or visit www.diabetes.org/BostonExpo for more information.

All spaces are wheel chair accessible.  If you need special accommodations, please call 1-888-DIABETES, ext. 3469.

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Mini-World Sponsors

  • Novo Nordisk
  • Journey for Control (Healthy Interactions)
  • Eli Lily
  • Sanofi Aventis
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals
  • Zone Sponsor
  • Stop and Shop

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